Rvf brakes binding

[steve234]

Having problems with the front calipers on this Rvf, basically they work very well but are constantly binding on the discs? Right one seems worse. I have stripped the calipers took seals out cleaned everything and refitted but still the same. There is a small amount of pitting on the piston but this is at the top.

Thanks

[rccaulfield]

All the springs present in the calipers?

[porndoguk]

Having problems with the front calipers on this Rvf, basically they work very well but are constantly binding on the discs? Right one seems worse. I have stripped the calipers took seals out cleaned everything and refitted but still the same. There is a small amount of pitting on the piston but this is at the top.

Thanks

noticed the same on mine today!

mines an NC30 i have stripped them down and gave them a good seeing too. but problem still persists

[Neosophist]

Have any of the bikes been standing?

They should free off after a decent ride.

Also... dont' overfill the brake fluid resevoir.. when the fluid gets hot and expands it'll stick the brakes on...

[Cammo]

I had front brake binding problems I couldn't solve no matter what I did.

Bought a brand new master cylinder and all problems gone.


This may not solve your issues, but take a look at the master cylinder also, not just the calipers.

[steve234]

Thanks for all the replies. It did end up being the master cylinder at fault. Took it apart and gave it a good clean up and brakes work perfectly.

Steve